September closes with 2 multi-property Atlanta deals

One observer expects the volume of transactions to rise 20% to 25% in the metro area this year.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 2, 2025

Fannie Mae intends to foreclose on Bronx properties

The government-sponsored enterprise claims that Fordham Fulton Realty Corp. defaulted on a commercial mortgage covering Fordham Tower and Fulton Towers, according to Bisnow.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 1, 2025

Apartment transactions fall 8% in August

Sales of individual properties rose 11%, according to an MSCI Real Assets report, as observers see optimism for volume to pick up in the coming months.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 29, 2025

5,100 rent-stabilized apartments heading to auction in NYC

The dozens of buildings, which fell into Chapter 11 earlier in the year, are located in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 25, 2025

Alpine Investors launches property management platform, buys Cirrus Asset Management

After partnering with Steve Heimler’s firm, Oakline Properties will focus on scaling property and association management businesses across the United States. 

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 25, 2025

Security Properties buys 903 units in Seattle for $400M

The Seattle-based owner bought the five properties from Washington Holdings, the firms' second deal this year, with plans to "double down" in the market.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 22, 2025

Virtú Investments buys 2 Seattle properties

The Larkspur, California-based multifamily investment firm acquired Link and Mural — separate apartment communities that are operated together.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 19, 2025

Toll Brothers sells apartment platform to Kennedy Wilson

With the sale of 18 properties and 29 development sites, the Pennsylvania-based home builder telegraphed plans to exit the apartment business.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 18, 2025

Fed cuts rates, but apartment industry expects little impact

More reductions could be needed to stimulate the economy and impact multifamily valuations and transaction volumes.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 17, 2025

Apartment CMBS delinquencies hit 9-year high, distress sales still slow

Overdue payment rates for apartments jumped 71 basis points month over month in August, but REIT executives don’t see discount properties hitting the market.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 16, 2025

Cityview adds managing director of East Coast acquisitions

Maggie Deichmann will identify strategic opportunities in the region and leverage her experience to broaden institutional best practices across the firm.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 15, 2025

Why TruAmerica made a bet on affordable housing

The sector is “supported by strong, resilient demand that is less sensitive to economic cycles,” said a company executive.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 15, 2025

Philadelphia apartments head to servicing

The loan for Storehouse Lofts initially fell delinquent in January 2025 and has moved to the 90-day category as of August.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 9, 2025

Yugo acquires Campus Advantage to expand US student housing

With the purchase, Yugo gains 40,000 beds across 88 properties in 28 states and a base for future growth.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 8, 2025

Greystar adds 11,000 units from Grand Peaks

The deal expands the management giant's presence in seven states including Florida, Colorado and Texas.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 4, 2025

7 multifamily deals that caught our eye in August

The end of the summer brought a flurry of sales from apartment REITs of all sizes.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 4, 2025

3 reasons why multifamily deal volume could rise in H2

As more properties hit the market, investors sitting on the sidelines may be ready to jump back in through the remainder of 2025.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 3, 2025

Apartment leaders speak out: August 2025

Executives from Cityview, MBH Architects, Douglas Wilson, BH Properties and Sage Investment Group discuss the opportunities they see in the market.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 28, 2025

Veris sells New Jersey property for $117M

With the off-market transaction, the REIT continues to make progress toward its goal of selling $300 million to $500 million of assets.

By Leslie Shaver • Updated Aug. 27, 2025

Apartment deal flow inches up 1% YOY in July

Multifamily prices rose 0.4%, after declining at a 6.6% annual pace last year.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 25, 2025

Morgan Properties to acquire Dream Residential REIT

The Pennsylvania-based apartment owner will gain 3,300 units across 15 properties in Texas, Ohio, Kentucky and Oklahoma in the deal.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 22, 2025

EQR posts ‘solid operating performance’ in Q2

The REIT’s blended rent came in at 3%, though it used concessions more than it originally expected.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 21, 2025

Foulger Pratt to buy 4 properties from AvalonBay

The REIT is continuing the process of rebalancing its portfolio by selling on the coasts and buying in the Sun Belt.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 21, 2025

Bozzuto, Invesco make second multifamily acquisition in new partnership

The joint venture purchased the Ashton at Dulles Corner in Virginia as part of its $330 million investment program.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 19, 2025

Multifamily drives increase in CRE servicing, delinquency rates

While CMBS troubled loan rates increased in July, one observer sees debt providers of all types taking a harder look at problem apartment loans.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 15, 2025